Fatal Incidents
The fatal incidents topic deals with a range of articles, news and exclusives surrounding the unfortunate side of a responders’ job.
After the loss of a friend, my reflection on the role of news in grieving
For medical emergencies that exponentially worsen over time, like excited delirium, rapid EMS intervention may be the difference between life and death
Being in the business of saving lives doesn’t give us a pass at living; Ralph Oswald demonstrated how to make our personal health and the world better
Kevin McCorvey faces charges of driving under the influence, second-degree vehicular homicide, open container and failure to maintain lane
According to Houston’s FF union president, officials had asked for radios to contact private EMS but were only provided cellphone numbers
Air and ground ambulances transported several injured students to Pittsburgh hospitals
Riverside Fire District Chief Rob Bowen was tending to a patient in the back of the rig when the incident occurred
Elijah McClain, 23, died after being put into a chokehold and administered ketamine in 2019
Wausau police are investigating whether the ambulance collision caused the fatality or if it stemmed from the incident that necessitated the initial transport
Four-month-old Israel Barrera suffered life-threatening injuries after the Nissan Altima he was riding in collided with an ambulance
More than 100 rescuers were involved in the effort as residents were stranded in their vehicles and in their homes
A vehicle hit two fire trucks and then a lieutenant with Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Squad 65 who was on foot
A driver died and multiple students were transported, Idaho officials say
Angel Boyd, 44, was allegedly shot by her sister-in-law’s boyfriend, who has been arrested
EMT Logan Wade, 32, was driving supplies to Louisiana after Hurricane Ida when he and a partner stopped to render aid at an MVC
The Colo. grand jury indictment of two paramedics calls ketamine a “deadly weapon,” a category normally used for guns and knives in criminal complaints
We must not only “never forget” those who died, but also never forget to stay safe, plan for the worst and to make swift decisions despite challenging parameters
The U.S. State Department is offering the reward for information leading to the arrest of “Hong Kong Zaron” for dealing large amounts of fentanyl
Four other lifeguards were injured by the same strike that killed Keith Pinto, 19
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
Jacob Dindinger, 20, had worked as a Tucson EMT for 4 months before he was shot while responding to a call
Air and ground ambulance crews worked to rescue those involved in the crash on a busy Kanosh highway
A pregnant woman and her son were killed when a driver sped away from Clayton County providers who found him slumped behind the wheel
Surfside condo collapse search concludes after a month of work with 97 individuals confirmed dead
EMT Jacob Dindinger continues to fight while recovering from injuries suffered in Tucson shooting
A driver in Littlefield and his toddler died after a 3-vehicle crash involving an ambulance, car and semi-truck
The crew was given a key to the county and made honorary commanders of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
The Israeli search and rescue team that arrived in South Florida shortly after the Champlain Towers South collapsed last month is heading home
An early morning wreck in Orlando sends survivors to the hospital
EMT Jason Bowman responded alone when Officer Kevin Apple was struck by a vehicle
Rescue workers and families mourn together, honoring those lost in the condo collapse
After last year’s COVID-19 cancellation, the ceremonies will return to Arlington July 23-25
Matiss Kivlenieks died over the weekend when explosives misfired and hit him in the chest
